General Conditions and Restrictions (Ch. 68B-8)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-8.003
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 68B-8.003
Rule Title: General Conditions and Restrictions
Department:
FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Division:
Marine Fisheries
Chapter:
MARINE SPECIAL ACTIVITY LICENSE PROGRAM
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
7/29/2026
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 7-1-04, Amended 11-19-09, 5-19-25, 2-1-26, 7-29-26.
References in this version:
No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
68B-8.003
General Conditions and Restrictions
Effective:
07/29/2026
Change
68B-8.003
......
General Conditions and Restrictions, Education/Exhibition Special Activity License, Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification, Prohibited Species Collection Criteria
6/16/2026
Vol. 52/116
Proposed
68B-8.002
......
The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program and to provide updates related to marine prohibited species, including the incorporation of an updated ....
4/16/2026
Vol. 52/74
Final
68B-8.003
General Conditions and Restrictions
Effective:
02/01/2026
Workshop
68B-8.001
......
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program and ....
January 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST)
Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate ....
12/19/2025
Vol. 51/245
Development
68B-8.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program by clarifying rule language and updating provisions related to the collection of prohibited species; evaluation ....
12/5/2025
Vol. 51/235
Workshop
68B-8.001
......
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program ....
December 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST)
Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate ....
12/3/2025
Vol. 51/233
Change
68B-8.002
......
Definitions, General Conditions and Restrictions, Scientific Research Special Activity License, Education/Exhibition Special Activity License, Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification, ....
11/12/2025
Vol. 51/220
Proposed
68B-8.002
......
The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program, update and modernize rule language, meet evolving program needs, improve and streamline the licensing ....
10/29/2025
Vol. 51/211
Final
68B-8.003
General Conditions and Restrictions
Effective:
05/19/2025
Development
68B-8.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program, update and modernize rule language, meet evolving program needs, improve and streamline the licensing process, ....
4/30/2025
Vol. 51/84
Proposed
68B-8.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program, update and modernize rule language, extend license periods, meet evolving program needs, and support the restoration ....
3/10/2025
Vol. 51/47
Withdrawal
68B-8.001
......
Introduction and Scope,
Definitions, General Conditions and Restrictions, Application Review Process and Evaluation Criteria, Third Party Contractors, Scientific Research Special Activity License, Education/Exhibition ....
3/6/2025
Vol. 51/45
Workshop
68B-8.001
......
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program ....
March 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST)
Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate ....
2/20/2025
Vol. 51/35
Proposed
68B-8.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program, update and modernize rule language, extend license periods, meet evolving program needs, and support the restoration ....
11/22/2024
Vol. 50/229
Workshop
68B-8.001
......
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program ....
October 24, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate ....
10/10/2024
Vol. 50/199
Workshop
68B-8.001
......
The previously noticed (FAR Volume 50, Issue 189) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) public workshop to review proposed ....
CANCELLATION of October 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EDT....
CANCELLATION of statewide webinar.
10/8/2024
Vol. 50/197
Workshop
68B-8.001
......
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program ....
October 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate ....
9/26/2024
Vol. 50/189
Development
68B-8.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program, update and modernize rule language, extend license periods, meet evolving program needs, and support the restoration ....
9/4/2024
Vol. 50/173
Workshop
68B-8.001
......
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program ....
August 16 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate ....
7/19/2024
Vol. 50/141
Development
68B-8.001
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments to the marine special activity license program in the 2019 calendar year as a result of management or enforcement requirements, ....
1/23/2019
Vol. 45/15
Final
68B-8.003
General Conditions and Restrictions
Effective:
11/19/2009
Change
68B-8.002
......
Definitions, General Conditions and Restrictions, Scientific Research Special Activity License, Education/Exhibition Special Activity License, Prohibited Species Collection Criteria, Stock Collection ....
10/9/2009
Vol. 35/40
Continuation
68B-8.002
......
Definitions, General Conditions and Restrictions, Scientific Research Special Activity License, Education/Exhibition Special Activity License, Florida Marine Science Educators Certification, Prohibited ....
4/3/2009
Vol. 35/13
Proposed
68B-8.002
......
The purpose of the amendments to Rule 68B-8.002, F.A.C., is to define or re-define terms that are used throughout the rule, and the effect will be that applicants will have the ability to better understand what activities ....
12/31/2008
Vol. 34/53
Development
68B-8.002
......
The purpose of these rule amendments are to define or re-define terms that are used throughout the rules, clarify activities that require licensing, address new issues identified by stakeholders and FWC staff, and update ....
12/24/2008
Vol. 34/52
Final
68B-8.003
General Conditions and Restrictions
Effective:
07/01/2004